Caversham Wildlife Park Tickets: Prices & Discounts Guide

You’ve booked a trip to Perth and Caversham Wildlife Park is on your list. But figuring out the best ticket option — walk-up, online, with an RAC discount — can feel like a maze of conflicting prices and deals.

Adult admission (general): $37.00 · Child admission (3-14 years): $17.00 · Daily opening hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Last entry time: 3:30 PM · Closed on: Christmas Day · Recommended entry before: 2:00 PM

Below is a summary of the park’s vital information, including location, hours, and ticket prices.

How much does it cost to go to Caversham Wildlife Park?

Tickets for Caversham Wildlife Park come in a handful of standard rates, with concessions and bundles for certain groups. The numbers below come from a mix of the park’s official presence and visitor reports — and there’s more variation than you might expect.

Standard admission prices

• Adults (15+): $37.00 per person (WA Holiday Guide)
• Children (3–14): $17.00 per child (WA Holiday Guide)
• Infants (0–2): free entry (WA Holiday Guide)
• Concession/student: reported at $22 on some third-party listings; official site does not publish this price (Perths Tiny Tours)

Six price points, one pattern: the official adult rate of $37 is the highest you’ll see anywhere, while children’s tickets hover around the $15–17 mark across different sources. The implication: walk-up buyers at the gate pay the published $37, but comparison shoppers can potentially save a few dollars — especially for families.

Online vs. walk-up pricing

The official park website itself does not show a discounted online rate, meaning buying at the gate and buying online through the park’s own portal probably cost the same. Some third-party platforms like Trip.com and Klook advertise tickets at slightly different figures — Trip.com, for instance, lists adult entry at approximately AUD 32 and children at AUD 15. These are not official park prices; they reflect the reseller’s own margin or promotional deal.

The catch: if you buy via a reseller, check the refund and change policy carefully. The park has a no-refund policy for inclement weather, though vouchers may be issued within 48 hours of an evacuation at management discretion (WA Holiday Guide).

RAC member discounts

RAC (Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia) members can reportedly get 15% off select tours and attractions, including Caversham Wildlife Park, when booking online with promo code RAC15 (Sightseeing Pass Australia). That would bring an adult ticket from $37 down to roughly $31.45 — a saving of $5.55 per adult. The exact RAC discount percentage is not listed on the park’s own site, so treat this as a reported benefit rather than a confirmed policy.

RAC Members receive 15% discount off select tours and attractions including Caversham Wildlife Park when booking online with promo code RAC15. — Sightseeing Pass Australia

Senior and family pass options

• Senior tickets: available but price not published on the official site (WA Holiday Guide)
• Family pass: offered but price not published (WA Holiday Guide)
• Pensioner and student concession tickets reported at $25 on some third-party sources (WhichMuseum)

What this means: families and seniors have no clear published price to compare against the standard rates. Your best bet is to call the park directly or check the official site before your visit — the published numbers above are the only ones you can rely on.

Klook and third‑party ticket prices

Third-party platforms like Klook and Trip.com occasionally offer promotional pricing that undercuts the gate rate. Trip.com lists adult entry around AUD 32, children at AUD 15 — slightly below the park’s standard $37/$17. Klook’s deals fluctuate and are best checked at booking time. The trade-off: you save a few dollars but lose the direct relationship with the park if something goes wrong with your booking.

Is Caversham Wildlife Park worth it?

With entry at $37 per adult, the question of value is the one Perth visitors ask most. The park is family-owned and receives no government assistance, meaning every admission fee directly supports its operation (WA Holiday Guide).

What visitors say on TripAdvisor

On TripAdvisor, Caversham Wildlife Park holds strong ratings. Many reviewers highlight the interactive experiences — kangaroo feeding, the farm show, koala and wombat meetings — as the highlight, with one reviewer noting a $35 adult entry that included all those activities (Tripadvisor). The same reviewer also flagged an additional $35 fee to hold a koala for a photo, which is a separate add-on not included in the general admission.

The pattern: most visitors feel the park delivers good value for the base price, but the expectation that everything is included needs a check — the koala hold is an upsell.

Value for money: what you get for the price

• Entry includes all daily shows, interactive experiences, photo opportunities, and animal food — no extra inside the gate for standard encounters (Perths Tiny Tours)
• Koala photo hold: $35 extra (Tripadvisor)
• Park is privately funded, not a zoo with government subsidies (WA Holiday Guide)

The implication: if your goal is to see and feed kangaroos, watch a farm show, and walk among wallabies, the standard ticket covers it all. If a koala selfie is a must, add $35 to your budget.

Pros and cons of visiting

The catch: the koala photo upsell and unpublished family pass prices mean you should budget $35 extra if a koala photo is a must.

How many hours to spend at Caversham Wildlife Park?

The park recommends allocating 3 hours to see everything comfortably (WA Holiday Guide). Most visitors report spending between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how long they linger at the kangaroo enclosure, watch the farm show, or queue for the koala photo.

Recommended visit duration

• Official recommendation: arrive before 2 PM to have time for all attractions (WA Holiday Guide)
• Most visitors spend 2–4 hours
• Park closes at 4:30 PM — last entry 3:30 PM (WA Holiday Guide)

What this means: if you arrive at 2 PM, you have about 2.5 hours. That is enough for a relaxed visit but tight if you want to see every show and all the animal encounters.

Suggested itinerary to see all attractions

A sample timeline for a first-timer arriving at 10 AM: start with the kangaroo walk-through (20–30 minutes), then the farm show (30 minutes), then koala/wombat area (20 minutes), and finish with the reptile house and bird aviary. That’s about 2.5 hours of structured activities, leaving time for a picnic lunch.

Tips for arriving before 2 PM

• Plan to enter before 2 PM to guarantee you can see the farm show and all animal demos (WA Holiday Guide)
• If you arrive after 3 PM, you will likely miss some attractions entirely
• Last entry at 3:30 PM is firm — the gate closes at that point (WA Holiday Guide)

The trade-off: a late arrival saves parking time but costs you the full experience. For first-time visitors, a morning or early-afternoon arrival is the clear recommendation.

What are the opening hours of Caversham Wildlife Park?

The park runs a consistent daily schedule year-round, with one major exception. These are the hours you need to know before planning your trip.

Daily hours

• Open daily: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (WA Holiday Guide)
• Last entry at 3:30 PM — the gate closes to new arrivals (WA Holiday Guide)
• Park closes at 4:30 PM sharp

Christmas closure

The park is closed on Christmas Day every year (WA Holiday Guide). No exceptions.

Last entry rule

Entering after 3 PM means you’ll miss some attractions — the farm show, the keeper talks, and other timed activities typically wrap up before 4 PM (WA Holiday Guide). The park recommends planning to arrive before 2 PM for the full experience.

The implication: for a family booking a full day in Perth, schedule Caversham in the morning or early afternoon. If you pair it with another Whiteman Park activity (like the train or the playground), arrive right when gates open to maximize your time.

Can you bring your own food to Caversham Wildlife Park?

The short answer is yes — and the park encourages it. This is one area where Caversham is notably visitor-friendly compared with other commercial attractions.

Official conditions of entry on food

According to the park’s conditions of entry, visitors are allowed to bring their own food and drinks (WA Holiday Guide). There is no rule that forces you to buy on-site food.

Picnic areas available

• Picnic facilities with tables and shaded areas are provided (WA Holiday Guide)
• Located within the park grounds near the main walkways

Food outlets inside the park

The park does have on-site food vendors, including a café and kiosk selling drinks, snacks, and hot food. However, menus and prices are not published online, so if you are on a tight budget, bringing your own food is the safer bet.

What this means: families traveling with toddlers or picky eaters can pack a lunch without worry. The picnic area offers a relaxed break between animal encounters.

What is the best time to visit Caversham Wildlife Park?

Timing makes a real difference — both for your comfort and for the animals’ activity levels.

Seasonal considerations

Perth’s summer (December–February) can push temperatures above 35°C. Animals are less active in the heat, and walking the open pathways is draining. The cooler months (March–November) offer milder conditions and generally better animal visibility.

Time of day: morning vs. afternoon

• Mornings: animals are more active, especially kangaroos and wallabies (WA Holiday Guide)
• Early arrival gives you the full 3-hour window before the midday heat
• Afternoon visits (after 2 PM) risk missing the farm show and other timed demos

Avoiding crowds

• Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends (WA Holiday Guide)
• School holidays and public holidays are peak times — expect queues at the koala photo stand
• Arriving right at 9 AM opening on a weekday almost guarantees a quiet, uncrowded experience

The pattern: weekday mornings between 9 AM and 11 AM give you the best combination of animal activity, low crowds, and comfortable weather. For families with young children, that window is the sweet spot.

Where can I buy Caversham Wildlife Park tickets online?

You have several channels to purchase tickets before you arrive. Each comes with its own trade-offs around price, flexibility, and refund conditions.

Official website ticket purchase

The most direct route is via the park’s own site at cavershamwildlife.com.au. The official site lists the published prices ($37 adult, $17 child) and standard conditions of entry. There is no disclosed discount for booking online through the park’s portal.

Third‑party platforms: Klook, Trip.com

• Trip.com: lists adult tickets at approximately AUD 32, children at AUD 15
• Klook: prices vary by promotion; check current deals before booking

The catch: third-party ticket terms differ from the park’s own policy. Refunds and changes go through the reseller, not the park.

Discount codes and RAC deals

As covered above, RAC members can use the reported promo code RAC15 for 15% off when booking online (Sightseeing Pass Australia). No other discount codes are widely documented on official channels.

The trade-off: RAC members get the best reported deal via the promo code. Non-members on a tight budget may save a few dollars on third-party platforms, but lose the direct refund path. For most visitors, buying directly from the park at the standard $37 rate is the safest choice.

We encourage guests to arrive before 2pm to allow enough time to enjoy all the wildlife shows and experiences before the park closes at 4:30pm. — Caversham Wildlife Park, Plan Your Visit

Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, with picnic facilities available throughout the park. — Caversham Wildlife Park, Conditions of Entry

For Perth families planning a day out, the decision is clear: buy direct from the park at $37 per adult if you value a straightforward, no-questions-asked entry. If you are an RAC member, use the RAC15 code to save roughly $5.55 per person. And if budget is the priority, check Klook or Trip.com for the cheapest available deal — just accept the risk of a different refund policy.

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